The second quarter of 2015 was not a happy one for the pay television industry. It lost between 500K and 600K subscribers. This led to renewed debate in the media about how many people have cut the cord, leading to a sense that pay TV was under threat of imminent collapse. The truth is somewhat different from what the media may have led you to believe.

Looking at the data the pay TV industry has been in decline since 2010, when penetration peaked at 89%. It seems likely that decline will continue. Meanwhile, SVOD services like Netflix and Hulu continue to grow subscribers strongly. Content providers will be forced to move online to chase the shifting audience.

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Pay TV has to “LOWER” the Prices, and Put “SPORTS”, especially ESPN in Pay Per View, or A-La-Carte Groups.
Customers have had it with paying for something they NEVER Watch.
Another problem with Pay TV, They Charge for the Channels then make you watch Commercials.
This is called “DOUBLE DIPPING”
Why do you think “Netflix” is doing so well. “NO Commercials”